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Echinopsis subdenudata Cárdenas
| Family Name: | Cactaceae |
| Common Name: | Easter Lily Cactus, Night-blooming Hedge-hogs |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Bolivia, Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Cactus with a round growth form. |
|---|---|
| Stems | Smooth, green stem is divided into 10 distinct ribs. The rib is sparsely lined with white, wooly areoles which have 1-2 short, dark-tipped spines. |
| Flowers | Large, funnel-shaped flowers are composed of 2 rows of oblong petals with sharply pointed tips. |
| Similar | This species is similar to Astrophytum asterias, but the former has thinner, more distinct ribs, while the latter has flattened ribs with little space between adjacent ribs. |
| Cultivation | Most Echinopsis species do not flower in Singapore, but this species does. Exposure to full sun will cause the stem to turn yellow. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Stems |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Funnelform / Funnel-shaped |
| Flowering Opening Time | Daytime |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | 1 Day |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 31511 |
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| Species ID | 5908 |
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